Maine Victory in Governor Race Prompts Union Triumph
Maine held its election for governor and key officers last Monday amid a clear Union victory. Samuel Coney led the Union ticket, defeating Bion Bradbury’s Peace Democracy by about 15 000 votes, signaling continued national unity and a crushing of the rebellion in the North.
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Democratic leaders blamed in a wartime letter from 1861
The Albany Argus asserts Lincoln mustered 75 000 troops beyond Congress authorization, warns Pennsylvania Democrats against treachery, and urges support for the Union. Erie County Republicans nominate local officials and approve resolutions praising Lincoln and opposing Vallandigham and Woodward while defending Curtin and Meade.
Richmond Examiner Names Lee as Political Strategist
The Richmond Examiner argues that Gen Lee must become a political force to help the Confederacy. It asserts Lee could influence war outcomes to boost the Democratic cause and sway Pennsylvania toward McClellan style victory, warning of impacts on Meade and Washington.
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Reflections on Northern and Southern Leaders in 1860
A December 1860 Philadelphia public meeting speaker, Judge Woodward, argues slaveholders may defend slave property by force. A month later Alexander H. Stevens, Georgia official, questions Northern acts and South’s rights, challenging Washington government wrongs. The contrast labels the North and South as the true authors of calamities.
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Burnsides Expedition Across Tennessee Praised
A historical account lauds Burnside's movement through Tennessee as swift and bloodless, noting marches over 250 to 300 miles at about 20 miles daily. It highlights masked columns, rapid Knoxville occupation, and Buckner’s limited rail transfer, with critical remarks on Voorhees’ near-hanging and a wartime suspension of habeas corpus. It also mentions Robert Toombs opposing reconstruction and riotous mobilization of Mobile refugees.
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The Union State Committee Addresses Slavery Struggle
The speaker traces a century of concessions to slavery from Missouri to Buchanan and calls out Northern complicity. He cites Woodward and Stephens while accusing the North of betraying liberty, then shifts to Civil War events including the Enrolment Act and Burnside reports from Tennessee.
Fort Smith Captured as Rebels Retreat Across Arkansas
Leavenworth reports official intelligence of Fort Smith capture. Gen. Blunt moved on Cooper and Cabel near the fort, the rebels fled after brief engagement. Col. Clead pursued, eight wounded and Captain Lane killed. Blunt ill, Creek Indians desert the rebel cause. Little Rock evacuated, rebels fortify Fort Washington 40 miles away.
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Lincoln Letter Praises Grant After Vicksburg Campaign
The July 13, 1863 letter from President Lincoln to Major General Grant expresses profound gratitude for Grant’s service and admits initial doubt about strategies along the Yazoo Pass, Port Gibson, Grand Gulf, and east of the Big Black before acknowledging Grant’s correctness. The message notes Lincoln’s shift in view and gratitude for the country’s benefit.
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A heated set of remarks condemns opponents of Reconstruction era policies criticizing Black labor, arguing constitutional violation by the South, and attacking slavery supporters and abolition critics in harsh, graphic terms. The speaker rails against those who preach peace and compromise after hardships tied to the Confederacy.
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Curtin as Moses to Washington in a wartime rally
The Tioga Agitator urges citizens to support Gov Andrew G. Curtin who fortifies government resolve during the Civil War. It compares Curtin to Moses and Aaron and Hur, credits him with 15,000 reserves, and warns of dire consequences if the October 13 election fails to sustain the Union effort.
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Discovery of JoiY Davis letters found in boxes in out-house loft
Soldiers in the Sherman campaign at a Jackson to Vicksburg plantation uncovered three large dry goods boxes filled with private letters and papers hidden in an out-house attic. The find prompted orders from Washington to collect important letters, leaving few exposed to light.
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Victory in Arkansas reported after Union advance
Special from Duval's Bluff August 29 states Gen Davidson moved on Bayou Metaire Arkansas on the 27th ultime and after an hour and a quarter engagement drove the Rebels from entrenchments. Rebels retreated burning the bridge and holding woods west of the bayou while sharpshooters target east bank. Bayou cross would require pontoons. Steele advances next morning. Drafts may yield about 100,000 new soldiers and 20,500 deserters returned. 11,000 deserters already accounted for out of 116,000 since last year and a half. West of Pennsylvania no draft yet.
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Whittling Plugs and a Restless President on the Edge of War
The article recounts Porter directing the Sixth Connecticut to whittle fuse plugs for Fort Pulaski’s mortars, enabling battery readiness. It also notes ex-President Buchanan’s visit to Harrisburg and a taunting veteran, and mentions Gen. Gilmore reporting 36 artillery pieces captured on Morris Island with possible more hidden.
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